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Panelists urge project-based learning, universal design and teacher training to make education more inclusive for autistic students
Summary
International panelists at a World Autism Awareness Day session recommended project-based learning, universal design for learning, earlier accommodations and mandatory teacher training to improve outcomes for autistic students across schools and higher education.
A panel on inclusive education convened during the United Nations World Autism Awareness Day underscored project-based learning, universal design for learning and mandatory training for educators as immediate steps to make classrooms more accessible for autistic students. Panelists argued schools should normalize accommodations, start inclusion earlier and use technology and flexible teaching methods to meet diverse needs.
The panel — moderated by Hazlin Ahmed — included Catherine Guimard (founder, ION France), Mesa Obaid (panelist, UAE), Pallavi Malik (special-education practitioner, UAE), Ayenwole Poluwatife Joshua (diversity advocate, Nigeria), Alia Bouli (ION South Africa), Natasha von Staden (ION South Africa) and a panelist identified as Maisa who spoke on assistive technology. “Project-based learning…is very inclusive and includes everyone,” said Catherine Guimard,…
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